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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

    The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Basketball

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,079 views

    We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

    CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Emptying The Closets Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

    Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

    Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Self-Worth Struggle

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,567 views

    Most of us develop a sense of self-worth based on our ability to meet personal standards, which we have generated from our perception of social, cultural, and peer standards. As a result, our self-worth is generated by worldly values not God's.

    The Self-Worth Struggle Introduction … source of our self-worth Self-worth, often referred to as self-esteem, is considered to be indicative of a person's basic mental evaluation of their value or worth. In developing self-worth a person judges their ability to meet personal standards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Recover Your Spiritual Edge?

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018
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     | 35,562 views

    When we are doing the LORD’S work it is important that we take time to “sharpen the axe.”

    How To Recover Your Spiritual Edge? II Kings 6:1-7 2 Kings 6:1-7 New King James Version And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Those Rude Samaritans Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 22, 2013
     | 5,800 views

    James and John were angry from being rejected by Samaritan Villagers. Christ's response applies to us when we don't follow the Word.

    June 30, 2013 Those Rude Samaritans A mom is making pancakes for her boys, and they start arguing over who is the hungriest and who should get the first pancake. Seeing the opportunity for a morality lesson, she says, “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘let my brother have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Moses And His Mentor Jethro

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 11, 2023
     | 7,057 views

    The message looks at a brief incident of mentoring in the life of Moses. And without this mentoring that took place, Moses’ life could have been quite different. Let's see if we can learn some things about mentoring from God's word.

    For the next few Sundays I want to dip into the Old Testament teachings. There are individuals in the Old Testament that we can learn a lot of things about and from. One of those things is mentoring others. Currently we have several individuals in our church who have volunteered to be mentors to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right God, Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021
     | 3,492 views

    Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

    Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The End

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 25, 2025
     | 640 views

    Our culture is fascinated with the end times...but what are we to do until that day comes?

    Signs of the End Matthew 24:1-14 Our culture is fascinated with the end times. The widespread popularity of the “Left Behind” series of books and videos is a perfect illustration of our fascination with this subject. When the world approaches this subject, it does so in fear and speculation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Right Conduct: Employment Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2025
     | 203 views

    The teaching of Peter as to how Christian slaves are to conduct themselves equips us with a biblical approach to "live good" as Christian employees.

    You can listen to this, and all NPBC sermons, at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3rd August 2025 1 Peter 2:18-25 “Right Conduct: Employment” Today we are going to focus on a section of Peter that deals with slaves and slavery. I’ll read the section in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

    Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 271 ratings
     | 42,810 views

    #1 in "Let Us" Series

    #1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The Fear Of Failure

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 265 ratings
     | 64,571 views

    Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives.

    The Fear of Failure Scripture: Matthew 25:25-27 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like Charlie Brown? I sure have. In fact, I’m standing here today as an absolute failure. I came across a list of things this week that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Owens avatar

    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ